Course COM 2215

Unit Planning
Intermediate
Integrated Assessment Plan Level
10 Days (80 minute periods)
Teacher Name: Megan Bos Duration

Prioritized / Clustered Outcomes Classwork Timing

Title Three Picture Story

Purpose Formative

Process
Growth & Development

Create a shot list for your story. Decide on a topic and

1. plan to communicate a message or story
1.1 prepare an outline, script, shot list and/or storyboard for a message
or story
1.2 identify and describe storytelling and storyboarding techniques Task
2. produce photographic images to communicate a message or tell a
story
2.1 select appropriate subjects and/or topics and capture required
photographic images
2.2 select images for display and/or presentation
2.3 create graphics and captions to accompany images
2.4 select and use equipment to complete the assignment
2.5 present the completed production for feedback Modality
what you want your story to be. Then think about the
three essential parts of it to create the story in
photographs.
View: https://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/02/19/three-
picture-story/
Afterwards, (after shot list approved), take the photos 2 Classes
and assemble on a 4.25 x 5.5 document. Give a brief
explanation of the story. However, the story should be
evident by the photos alone.
Do & Write

Assessor Teacher

Device Comments

Audience Individual

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Prioritized / Clustered Outcomes Classwork Timing

Title A Picture Tells a Thousand Words

Purpose Summative
Product
(Photo)

Choose a word that does not represent an object (ie.

2. produce photographic images to communicate a message or tell a
story
2.1 select appropriate subjects and/or topics and capture required
photographic images
2.2 select images for display and/or presentation
2.3 create graphics and captions to accompany images
2.4 select and use equipment to complete the assignment
2.5 present the completed production for feedback
locker) or a specific feeling (ie. happy). This could be a
word like climb, hello, alone, damaged, glow, shine, fall.
Brainstorm 3-4 images that could represent that word
and create a shot list.
Task Take the photos on your shot list. Place these on a
contact sheet.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-xHJ3XQN3I
2 Classes
Choose the photo that you believe does the best job of
representing the word. Place your photo on a 4x7
document with the photo taking up a 4x6 space. Title it.

Submit: Shot List, Contact Sheet, and Final Photo

Modality Do & Write
Assessor Teacher

Device Rubric based on outcomes

Audience Individual

Weighting 15%

Prioritized / Clustered Outcomes Classwork Timing

3. enhance presentation through various means; e.g., music,
narration, captions, animation, silence
Title Photo Essay (Final Project)
6 Classes
4. perform interim critiques and make necessary revisions (1 Choosing topic)
5. present a selection of work completed in this course to an audience Purpose Summative
(2 Shot List, Taking Photos)
5.1 discuss each photograph regarding: Product (3 Contact Sheet, Photo Essay)
5.1.1 how the composition guidelines help facilitate good Task Photo Essay (1 Reflection/Career)
arrangement in his or her work
 Course COM 2215
Unit Planning
Intermediate
Integrated Assessment Plan Level
10 Days (80 minute periods)
Teacher Name: Megan Bos Duration

5.1.2 the technical and creative aspects of the work; e.g., Visit these two sites and read about what a photo essay is
quality, focus, interest, writing as well as some tips for creating them:
5.1.3 areas of challenge/difficulty (if applicable) https://digital-photography-school.com/5-photo-essay-
5.1.4 meeting school and community standards; e.g., tips/
appropriate language http://www.collectivelens.com/blog/creating-photo-essay/
5.1.5 the use of tools and equipment
5.2 participate in peer/teacher assessment Choose a topic. This could be anything from the subject of
5.3 add the selected work to a portfolio benches to the subject of a soccer game. Spend some time
8. identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this researching your topic in order to have a firm
cluster understanding of the story you want to tell about that
8.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the topic.
immediate environment
8.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize Create a shot list. Your final photo essay will need to have
opportunities 8-10 photos in it so keep that in mind. Try to have a variety
in your shots in regard to angle and types. For example,
include scene shots as well as detail or close-up shots.

Take your photos. Take your time and try to capture the
best possible moment. If you are photographing people,
attempt to capture emotion relevant to the story. (On a
side not, ensure that you have permission to photograph
your subject).

Compile your photos onto a contact sheet.

Compile the 8-10 photos you have that best tell the story.
Place them in a logical order that sets the scene of the
story, provides details about the story, and then concludes
it. Provide brief captions that explain detail or what is
going on. However, your photos should be able to stand
alone without a lot of explanation. Compile your photo
essay on either a PowerPoint or Word Document. Include
narration, music, captions, or even just silence to help tell
your story.

On a separate word document, write a brief reflection on

your work. Write about what you found difficult or
challenging, what went really well for you, and how the
composition of your photos helped to tell the story. Also
reflect on what career opportunities there might be that
involves this kind of work. Talk about what benefits and
downfalls there might be to that career. You may need to
do some research for this part.

Submit: Shot List, Contact Sheet, Photo Essay, Reflection.

Modality Do, Write, & Say

Assessor Peer, Self, & Teacher

Device Rubric based on outcomes

Audience Individual & Self

85% (Shot List 10, Contact Sheet 10, Photo Essay 50,
Weighting Reflection 15)

Prioritized / Clustered Outcomes Classwork Timing

6. apply consistent and appropriate work station routines Throughout Unit
6.1.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, Title Competencies
positioning of hardware and furniture
6.1.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and
personal work
7. demonstrate basic competencies
7.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to: Purpose Formative
7.1.1 communicate
7.1.2 manage information
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Unit Planning
Intermediate
Integrated Assessment Plan Level
10 Days (80 minute periods)
Teacher Name: Megan Bos Duration

7.1.3 use numbers

7.1.4 think and solve problems
7.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
7.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
Process
7.2.2 be responsible Task Competencies
7.2.3 be adaptable
7.2.4 learn continuously
7.2.5 work safely
7.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
7.3.1 work with others Modality Do
7.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
Assessor Teacher / Self
Device Rating Scale

Audience Individual

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